Controls Engineer

HCL International; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Controls Engineer in Fort Myers, Florida, to design and implement industrial control panels for fuel management applications. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and be proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and PLC programming. Responsibilities include building control systems, testing methods, and providing technical support. The role offers excellent career opportunities within an expanding company.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and PLC programming.
• Experience producing reports and technical documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing feasibility and DFM principles.

Responsibilities

• Build control panels and systems for fluid management.
• Program PLCs for OEM equipment.
• Develop test methods for hardware and software validation.
• Prepare electrical load calculations and create panel layouts.
• Provide technical support across various functions.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming (ladder logic, function block)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Fort Myers, United States | Posted on 01/10/2025

Controls Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support industrial control panels and control systems used in fuel management applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in Industrial Control Panel Standards Compliance, electrical control panel design.

Responsibilities

• Building out control panels and systems, within process fluid management, pumps, motors, and valves
• Program PLCs for OEM equipment.
• Develop and execute test methods for hardware and software validation.
• Prepare electrical load calculations, select equipment, and create panel layouts.
• Assist production with training and AutoCAD Electrical production drawings.
• Create and manage CAD packages, drawings, diagrams, bills of materials, and system manuals.
• Provide technical support across functions, including project management, marketing, manufacturing, and sales.
• Propose cost reductions and product improvements to enhance overall value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and PLC programming (ladder logic, function block).
• Experience producing reports, technical documentation, and system manuals.
• Understanding of manufacturing feasibility and DFM principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications or exposure to are all highly beneficial:

• UL508A
• NFPA70 (National Electrical Code)
• IEC61439
• CSA C22.2
• ISO9001
• CEMarking

Any of the following an additional bonus:

• Rockwell (CompactLogix)
• Wago (Codesys)
• Siemens (LOGO!)
• Unitronics (Unistream)

This is an expanding company with excellent career opportunities for an ambitious controls engineer.